James Donlan

Biography

James Donlan was an American stage and screen actor who appeared in over 100 films between 1929 and 1939.

Career Overview

James Donlan has 63 screen credits in a career dating back to 1929. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Hildegarde Withers Mystery Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Just a Pain in the Parlor, Big Dame Hunting, The Whole Town's Talking. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

63

Birth Date

1888-07-23 00:00:00

Birth Place

San Francisco, California, USA

Known For

• Just a Pain in the Parlor
• Big Dame Hunting
• 

  The Whole Town's Talking
• 

  Copy
• 

  Belle of the Nineties
• 

  Men of Chance

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

• Hildegarde Withers Mystery Collection (1 titles)
• Perry Mason (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Tom McGuire (2 collaborations)
• Cecil Cunningham (1 collaborations)
• Irving Bacon (1 collaborations)
• Harry Bowen (1 collaborations)
• Vernon Dent (1 collaborations)
• Billy Gilbert (1 collaborations)
• Charlie Hall (1 collaborations)
• Harry Sweet (1 collaborations)
• Monte Collins (1 collaborations)
• Ned Sparks (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (63 credits)

  • Babes in Arms

    Fred (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1939
  • Professor Beware

    Man Reported at Museum

    actor

    actors
    1938
  • Borrowing Trouble

    Casey

    actor

    actors
    1937
  • Music for Madame

    Suspect with Cold (Uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1937
  • It Happened in Hollywood

    Shorty

    actor

    actors
    1937
  • This Is My Affair

    Reporter

    actor

    actors
    1937
  • The Plot Thickens

    Jim

    actor

    actors
    1936
  • Crash Donovan

    Smokey

    actor

    actors
    1936
  • The Ex-Mrs. Bradford

    Taxi Driver (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1936
  • Murder on a Bridle Path

    Detective Kane

    actor

    actors
    1936
  • Boulder Dam

    Nightclub Manager (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1936
  • Exclusive Story

    Managing Editor (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1936
  • Here Comes the Band

    Joe (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1935
  • Hot Tip

    Bill - Racetrack Bettor

    actor

    actors
    1935
  • The Daring Young Man

    Captain of the Prison Guard

    actor

    actors
    1935
  • The Case of the Curious Bride

    Detective Fritz

    actor

    actors
    1935
  • Traveling Saleslady

    Andy McNeill

    actor

    actors
    1935
  • The Whole Town's Talking

    Detective Sergeant Patrick J. Howe

    actor

    actors
    1935
  • Under Pressure

    Corky

    actor

    actors
    1935
  • Belle of the Nineties

    Kirby (Tiger Kid's manager)

    actor

    actors
    1934
  • Paris Interlude

    Jones - Times Reporter

    actor

    actors
    1934
  • Now I'll Tell

    Honey Smith

    actor

    actors
    1934
  • A Very Honorable Guy

    Mr. O'Toole

    actor

    actors
    1934
  • Dark Hazard

    Man Advising Jim at Dog Track

    actor

    actors
    1934
  • Hi, Nellie!

    Evans (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1934
  • Design for Living

    Fat Man with Ring (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1933
  • I Loved a Woman

    Voting Returns Announcer (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1933
  • Doctor Bull

    Harry Weems

    actor

    actors
    1933
  • The Avenger

    Durant

    actor

    actors
    1933
  • Pilgrimage

    actor

    actors
    1933
  • College Humor

    Marcus Lafflin

    actor

    actors
    1933
  • The Mayor of Hell

    Sam (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1933
  • The Nuisance

    Photographer (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1933
  • The Working Man

    Hartland Company Salesman (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1933
  • Mystery of the Wax Museum

    Morgue Attendant (Uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1933
  • What! No Beer?

    Al (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1933
  • 20,000 Years in Sing Sing

    First Reporter (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1932
  • The Death Kiss

    Max Hill

    actor

    actors
    1932
  • Air Mail

    Passenger Passing Out Cigars (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1932
  • Thirteen Women

    Mike, Detective (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1932
  • Back Street

    Profhero

    actor

    actors
    1932
  • Huddle

    Heckler at Game (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1932
  • Just a Pain in the Parlor

    Mr. Smith

    actor

    actors
    1932
  • The Final Edition

    Freddie

    actor

    actors
    1932
  • Big Dame Hunting

    Getchel

    actor

    actors
    1932
  • Men of Chance

    Clark

    actor

    actors
    1931
  • Five Star Final

    actor

    actors
    1931
  • Sporting Blood

    Jim, a Trainer (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1931
  • A Free Soul

    Reporter (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1931
  • Daybreak

    Drunk Inviting Laura to Dance

    actor

    actors
    1931
  • The Front Page

    Reporter (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1931
  • Dance, Fools, Dance

    Clinton (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1931
  • The Painted Desert

    Steve - Ore Wagon #2 Shotgun Rider

    actor

    actors
    1931
  • Danger Lights

    Picnic Barker (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1931
  • Mothers Cry

    City Editor

    actor

    actors
    1930
  • Remote Control

    Blodgett

    actor

    actors
    1930
  • Night Work

    Mr. McEvoy

    actor

    actors
    1930
  • The Sins of the Children

    Bide Taylor

    actor

    actors
    1930
  • The Fall Guy

    The Bill Collector

    actor

    actors
    1930
  • Beau Bandit

    Buck

    actor

    actors
    1930
  • Copy

    Adams

    actor

    actors
    1929
  • Wise Girls

    Ben Wade

    actor

    actors
    1929
  • Big News

    Deke

    actor

    actors
    1929